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The monitor specs show max resolution is 1920 x 1080 at 144hz (dvi-DL or DP). That does not include hdmi.

Google is your friend. Here is one hit: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nextbook+Flexx+10+Battery+Pack+Replacement/99120

Could be a bit of microfiber caught in a panel defect. Lightly, try to clean the spot.

1. If you want to multitask, the first thing to have is lots of ram. 16gb should do it. 2. Any modern laptop will have a processor that is considerably faster than the core 2 duo in your 10 year old dell OptiPlex. 3. The real key to snappy performance in a laptop will be a ssd. Do not...

Strategy games tend to depend on the cpu more than graphics. The newer gen i7-8750H will be stronger of the two you listed. I doubt you can do much better. How much do you need the portability of a laptop? Perhaps you could build a stronger desktop for the same budget.

The first job of a virus is to thwart removal programs. I imagine that the Microsoft malicious software removal tool is also blocked. I think there may be a stand alone bootable version of the MSRT. Does your notebook have a recovery/reset button? It will access a protected portion of your hdd...

Windows defender is free, and low impact. It gets updated via windows. Defender does a good job against known viruses. More sophisticated anti virus programs try to detect "in the wild" viruses. Those that have never before been found. That is a more resource intensive effort. If you are...

Look at the Lenovo thinkpad X1 extreme. It is a compact 15" laptop that weighs only 4 pounds and includes a GTX1050ti graphics chip. I think you will find that gaming laptops with discrete graphics will more likely be 15" and larger.

The only fan in a laptop will be the cpu cooler fan. Likely it has become damaged and is making a noise when working. Plan on installing a replacement.

Consider two products. 1. A inexpensive 11" laptop for portability to take to class and take notes. Something like this: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/laptops/lenovo/lenovo-ideapad-d330-10-2-in-1-laptop/649065/ 2. A normal gaming desktop for home.

I happened to be looking at a battery replacement for my Lenovo 100s. It says on the battery, store between 32f. to 140f. This failed battery is a strange one, it still works but has swollen to twice the normal size indicating that there is some liquid inside. I think the very low temperatures...

You can find deals on thinkpad x1 extreme that meet your budget 4 pounds, 15" screen

google "y470 ssd replacement" and you will get some youtube hits.